ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023 Quizlet

Question 1 of 5

A client with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A. I should maintain a consistent salt intake. B. I should drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. C. I need to have my lithium levels checked regularly. D. I can stop taking my medication once my mood stabilizes.

Question 2 of 5

How do psychiatrists determine which diagnosis to give a patient?

A. Psychiatrists use pre-established criteria from the APA's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). B. Hospital policy dictates how psychiatrists diagnose mental disorders. C. Psychiatrists assess the patient and identify diagnoses based on the patient's unhealthy responses and contributing factors. D. The American Medical Association identifies 10 diagnostic labels that psychiatrists can choose from.

Question 3 of 5

A patient presents in the Emergency Department immediately following a shooting incident in a school where she has been teaching. There is no evidence of physical injury, but she appears very hyperactive and talkative. Which of these symptoms manifested by the patient are common initial biological responses to stress? Select one that doesn't apply.

A. Constricted pupils B. Watery eyes C. Unusual food cravings D. Increased heart rate

Question 4 of 5

What is the most significant consequence of the excessive use of defense mechanisms?

A. Suppression of problem-solving skills. B. Intense experience of emotions. C. Enhancement of learning and growth. D. Limitation of problem-solving.

Question 5 of 5

A new psychiatric nurse states, 'This client's use of defense mechanisms should be eliminated.' Which is a correct evaluation of this nurse's statement?

A. Defense mechanisms can be self-protective responses to stress and need not be eliminated. B. Defense mechanisms are a maladaptive attempt by the ego to manage anxiety and should always be eliminated. C. Defense mechanisms, used by individuals with weak ego integrity, should be discouraged but not eliminated. D. Defense mechanisms cause disintegration of the ego and should be fostered and encouraged.

ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023 Quizlet

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN